For the Glory KC - A Sporting KC Podcast

A Kansas City Soccer podcast covering Sporting Kansas City, the KC Current, SKC II and more! Hosted by Chad and Sheena and co-published on KCSoccerJournal.com.

For the Glory KC - A Sporting KC Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Chad and Sheena Smith, with 188 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #32

  Manu Garcia's Rumored Departure, Sporting KC Lose Again

  Aug 16, 20261h 29mS5

  For the Glory KC is back with the 191st episode of the show! Sporting Kansas City had another terrible weekend, but before we get to the on-field shenanigans, we have to talk about Manu Garcia. After the loss to the Colorado Rapids , the KC Soccer Journal got a surprisingly candid quote out of manager Rapha Wicky on why Manu Garcia wasn't playing . “Manu was available for selection, but we had some discussions with him about his future in recent days, and so I decided it was best not to involve him in the game tonight,” said Wicky. “That’s all I can say. Everything else I refer to David [Lee].” Sheena and I work through all the feelings around this move. Plus, some fan reactions. Does it make sense? Could it actually be a good thing? We talk through all the sides. And not only is he potentially leaving, but a landing spot has emerged overnight in Greece at his old club Aris . Of course, we also had to talk about the 2-0 loss to the Rapids . As well as some more positive news around Graham Zusi's return, an Andre Luiz update and a potentially big front office hire for Sporting KC. Sheena also picks on poor Ethan Bartlow as he heads out the door. Nobody tell him! The KC Current continued their road struggles on Friday night in a 2-1 loss to Gotham FC . After taking an early lead, the team fell apart. They had a moment or two, but the New Jersey side was the better team. Sheena and I discuss how VAR handled key moments, lineup choices, including Lorena not starting, team health and more. Plus, Temwa Chawinga and Malawi's amazing World Cup qualification! In the Digital Crawl, we hit a few more topics: SKC II Big MLS moves Messi and Ronaldo both retiring? Here is a rundown of sections and start times: Intro - 0:00 Sporting KC - 4:45 KC Current - 1:06:53 Digital Crawl - 1:21:52 Upcoming Games Sporting KC vs. St. Louis City , WED, August 19th at 7:00PM CST SKC II @ LAFC 2 , THUR, August 20th at 9:00PM KC Current vs. Seattle Reign , SAT, August 22nd at 5:30PM Sporting KC @ Atlanta United , SUN, August 23rd at 6:00PM (Wooden Spoon Battle) SKC II @ Tacoma Defiance, MON, August 24th at 9:00PM As a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link ! Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy ( listen to them here ) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron.

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  Episode #31

  Ted Lasso, Sporting KC Rumors and a KC Current Draw

  Aug 9, 20261h 11mS3

  For the Glory KC is back with the 190th episode of the show! Ted Lasso's "love letter to Kansas City" leads the podcast this week. The first episode of season four was filled with KC easter eggs and has a lot of the world talking about Kansas City. We talked about what we loved and what it could mean for the world's understanding of KC. Sporting Kansas City had the week off, but there is plenty swirling around the team still. Mo Salah officially spurned Sporting KC in favor of signing in Turkiye. Andre Luiz didn't sign with SKC this week, at least not officially. But there are more clues that move is on the horizon. And Manu Garcia posted to Instagram in a way that was misinterpreted by some as a goodbye . Luckily Manu cleared it up for us. The KC Current hit the road and earned a draw that felt like a loss after they led for a great deal of their game against the Houston Dash . It felt like a tactical failure of Chris Armas and his coaching staff to go into a shell for the entire second half. A semi-controversial penalty call on Elizabeth Ball let Houston tie it up and that's how it ended, 1-1. In happier news, Debinha broke the all-time NWSL goal scoring record. Croix Bethune was honored on the NWSL team of the month and there were several positive injury updates for the depleted Current. Plus, Malawi and Temwa Chawinga are on the verge of history. In the Digital Crawl, we hit a few more topics: All that FIFA drama Racing Louisville could be relocated New MLS Commissioner and his inherited projects Here is a rundown of sections and start times: Intro - 0:00 Ted Lasso - 3:31 Sporting KC - 16:04 KC Current - 35:48 Digital Crawl - 51:41 Upcoming Games SKC II @ Austin FC II , SUN, Aug 9th at 7:30PM CST KC Current @ Gotham , FRI, Aug 14th at 7:00PM SKC II vs. Rapids 2 , SAT, Aug 15th at 7:00PM Sporting KC @ Colorado Rapids , SAT, Aug 15th at 8:30PM As a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link ! Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy ( listen to them here ) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron.

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  Sporting KC Rumors, Results and Wicky's Job Security

  Jul 27, 20261h 30m

  For the Glory KC is back with the 188th episode of the show! Sporting Kansas City had a very busy week. They played two more games, which we'll get to, but they also were much more firmly linked to Brazilian winger Andre Luiz (sorry for calling him David on the podcast over and over before getting my act together). Tom Bogert is reporting the deal isn't done yet, but "it is getting closer." He and Globo (Brazil) are both reporting an $18 million transfer fee with up to $4m in add-ons. Other outlets have it even higher. Sheena and I work through all the feelings on this. Is it too much money? Does it matter if Peter Mallouk will keep spending? Will he make this team better? And we can't forget to talk about Mo Salah more as well and if that deal remains a possibility. Then we work our way through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in a week. Sporting KC played their first home game in two months and defeated Minnesota United . But then they went on the road and laid an egg in a 4-0 loss to LAFC . It had quite a few people calling for Raphael Wicky's job, just 17 games into the season. With 17 to go, is it too early to pull the plug? Plus, we talk briefly about the blown call that PRO admitted to around the St. Louis City SC game and some big Gianluca Busio news. In KC Current news, they lost . Again. They are an abysmal 1-3-1 since returning from their World Cup break. It makes that world's best team slogan come off really silly. This time they lost to the Boston Legacy , who are way down the table. In the Digital Crawl, we hit a few more topics: Kansas City World Cup ratings (we're #1 baby!) Casemiro's deal with Inter Miami And a huge transfer fee for a 15-year-old, Benji Flowers, out of FC Dallas Here is a rundown of sections and start times: Intro - 0:00 Sporting KC - 7:07 KC Current - 1:07:48 Digital Crawl - 1:19:51 Upcoming Games KC Current vs. Racing Louisville - WED, July 29th at 7:00PM CST KC Current vs. Angel City FC - SAT, Aug. 1st at 5:30PM Sporting KC vs. Houston Dynamo - SAT, Aug. 1st at 7:30PM As a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link ! Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy ( listen to them here ) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron.

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  Episode #28

  Sporting KC Return and the World Cup Ends

  Jul 20, 20261h 23mS5

  For the Glory KC is back with the 187th episode of the show! Sporting Kansas City returned to action in Major League Soccer after a seven-week break and it didn't go great . They were on the road, for some reason playing a rivalry game midweek, against St. Louis City SC . They fell behind 2-0 before tying it up and giving up a penalty late to lose it. We break down the biggest moments from the game, if there was progress and of course, we have to talk about the questionable officiating . At least games are close enough for the officials to influence for a change? In other Sporting KC news, David Lee gave a press conference last week where he touched on a wide range of subjects. He didn't want to speak about any player specifically (Mo Salah, Andre Luiz, Yann Gboho, etc.). But he did talk about how the budget has changed and they are chasing big fees and big salaries. The team is targeting two to four more signings, including one more defender and the rest being focused in the attack. Plus, the team made a couple trades this week that will facilitate a future move. In KC Current news, their perfect home record evaporated in the 90th minute against the San Diego Wave . I quickly break down the game as Sheena's best friend was in town and they did not watch. Plus, Debinha signs a new deal, Temwa Chawinga is going to miss a bunch of games and Desiree Scott is bringing an expansion team to Canadian women's soccer. And for one last week, "we're a World Cup podcast." The semifinals, third place and championship games all went down since we last spoke and we've got some thoughts! In the Digital Crawl, we hit a few more topics: Mauricio Pochettino may be returning to the USMNT MLS ads are suddenly running during the World Cup And MLS is getting a new commissioner Plus, SKC II and KC Current II updates Here is a rundown of sections and start times: Intro - 0:00 Sporting KC - 4:03 KC Current - 43:30 World Cup - 52:05 Digital Crawl - 1:10:41 Upcoming Games Sporting KC vs. Minnesota United , WED, July 22nd at 7:30PM CST KC Current @ Boston Legacy , SAT, July 25th at 4:00PM Sporting KC @ LAFC , SAT, July 25th at 9:30PM As a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link ! Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy ( listen to them here ) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron.

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  Episode #27

  Mo Salah, Sporting KC Updates and the World Cup

  Jul 12, 20261h 45mS5

  For the Glory KC is back with the 186th episode of the show! Sporting Kansas City had a massive week, and they haven't even started playing soccer (officially) yet. The headlines are all around Egyptian and former Liverpool star, Mo Salah, potentially coming to Sporting KC . Sheena and I give our thoughts. But that wasn't the only rumor of the week. Another "$18-20 million" signing was rumored for Brazilian winger Andre Luiz . That's the second player with a fee around $20m tied to Kansas City and the third very expensive move that has been rumored. We talk about the possibility of one of those moves happening, how much Sporting KC have already spent and how long they have to get things done this summer. The team also played a scrimmage against Atlanta United that was live streamed and a few other updates, like the visa status of Emir Karic and Moises Mosquera. In KC Current news, it was one step forward and two steps back. They team faltered badly on the road again. This time against the Orlando Pride . They were short-handed with Michelle Cooper likely being out a few weeks and Temwa Chawinga suffering from an illness that limited her effectiveness. But hey, at least Vanessa DiBernardo is back! Also, if you missed it, Michelle Cooper was fined by the NWSL for wearing New Balance cleats. It's a must-read story from the Athletic ( gift link ). And the World Cup is over in Kansas City and a week away from crowning a world champion. Four games to go, but let's discuss how we got there. Mostly it was a focus on Argentina and Switzerland (and that Breel Embolo red card), as well as Norway versus England. Sheena also promised you an article about how Norway develops their youth athletes to set them up to be professionals. And here is Sheena embarrassing herself with her USMNT roster knowledge. Sargento? Ricardo Peepee?? Baltano? Chris Williams? Chris Robinson? (How do you think Sheena would do with Sporting KC players?) In the Digital Crawl, we hit a few more topics: The KS Astras are moving to Missouri SKC II get dominated Here is a rundown of sections and start times: Intro - 0:00 Sporting KC - 9:55 KC Current - 56:24 Kansas City and the World Cup - 1:08:32 Digital Crawl - 1:40:43 Upcoming Games France vs. Spain, TUES, July 14th at 2:00PM CST England vs. Argentina, WED, July 15th at 2:00PM Sporting KC @ St. Louis City, THUR, July 16th at 7:30PM KC Current vs. San Diego Wave, FRI, July 17th at 7:00PM (back home finally!) WC 3rd place, SAT, July 18th at 4:00PM World Cup Final, SUN, July 19th at 2:00PM SKC II vs. MNUFC2, SUN, July 19th at 7:00PM (back home!) As a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link ! Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy ( listen to them here ) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron.

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